Patna, April 19 -- Amid the worsening Covid situation, the Bihar government has decided to impose night curfew from Sunday (April 18) across the state to break the chain of infection.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took the decision after meeting officials of the crisis management group. He had earlier participated in an all-party meeting under the chairmanship of Governor Phagu Chauhan on Saturday.

"As per the decision of the crisis management group, we have imposed night curfew in the state. Besides, all educational institutions will remain closed till May 15. We have directed top officials of the district to implement the restrictions and take strongest possible action against the violators," he said.

Nitish Kumar, however, said that c...